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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

Archive for the ‘Eco Youth’ Category

May 24th, 2008

Green Summer Camps

It’s almost redundant to call summer camps “green” or not. Most summer camps for kids have a heavy environmental and nature based aspect. Kids are outside, doing activities in the fresh air, and so fourth. That said, there are some camps in particular that focus more heavily on eco situations; be it going green, water […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

May 17th, 2008

Gardening Tools for Kids

Some experts recommend that you don’t give kids under five any sort of garden tools - not even kid sized tools. That said, Cedar had his first set of gardening tools at the age of one year, and he never put an eye out; not his own or someone else’s, so I’m not sure what […]

By Jennifer -- 3 comments

May 17th, 2008

Gardening Tasks Even Toddlers Can Help With

Gardening is one great way to get your kids outside. However, if you don’t allow them to stay busy, toddlers can create more work for you. Here are some tasks toddlers and young children can help with.
Placing seeds: Put a few seeds at a time in a medicine cup so they don’t go nuts.
Pulling deadheads: […]

By Jennifer -- 5 comments

May 11th, 2008

Cute Preschool Age Book - My Bag and Me!

If you’re looking for a great way to introduce your little ones to reusable grocery bags then, My Bag and Me! is just the ticket.

This book, appropriate for baby to preschool age children, follows the adventure of one little boy and his reusable bag. Really cool design and a simple message make this book a […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

May 3rd, 2008

Mummy Style Trash

Mummies and our current trash situation are a lot alike. If you’re working on teaching your younger kids about biodegradability, then the mummy slant works nicely.
Biodegrade: at the most basic means to rot (decompose), and vanish, leaving no trace. Trash, like mummies is tough stuff, hard to rot, hard to make vanish completely.
We know that […]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

April 30th, 2008

No Child Left Inside

Can you remember sitting at your desk at school and longing to get outside? I recall it well, especially during the spring months. Sitting near a window was sometimes even worse since it reminded you of what you were missing.
No Child Left Inside Coalition is a group devoted to alerting Congress and the public […]

By Peggy -- 4 comments